15 things to do with the kids, Jan. 1-7

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Last call! You have just one more week to check out this impressive exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Is it unsettling that Lego continues its quest for world domination by muscling into major museums? Yes, sort of — but honestly, “Brick by Brick” does a great job of highlighting the engineering upside of playing with these ubiquitous plastic blocks. Chicago native and certified Lego pro builder Adam Reed Tucker created more than a dozen structures for this, including a model of MSI itself, along with versions of the International Space Station, Disney World’s iconic castle and a 60-foot-long Golden Gate Bridge. Daily through Jan. 7 (the Museum is open shortened hours on New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at MSI, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. $30, $20 for kids 3-11 (includes general museum admission); $2 discount per ticket for advance online purchase. https://tinyurl.com/mvjw6v2

Like all things related to the December holidays, Lincoln Park Zoo’s whimsical lights display is winding down — but not before one last Monday Family Night, which includes free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure. Children also eat free (with paid adult) at Park Place Cafe. “ZooLights” runs 4:30-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 7 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St. Free. https://tinyurl.com/j6pkuf8

From a New Year's Resolution Walk through the forest preserve and junior archaeologist workshops to kid-friendly stage shows like "Wicked" and "Hard Times," here are 15 things to do with the kids Jan. 1-7. — Web Behrens